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Buick Riviera

General information

ModelBuick Riviera
Year1968
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size7050 ccm (430.19 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement7050 ccm (430.19 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power309.00 PS (227 kW or 305 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque645 Nm (65.8 kgf-m or 475.8 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke106.2 x 99.4 mm (4.2 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed193.0 km/h (119.9 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.1626 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space6090 litres (1,609 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle14 m (559.1 inches)
Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length5370 mm (211.4 inches)
Overall width2020 mm (79.5 inches)
Overall height1370 mm (53.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase3030 mm (119.3 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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